While the Guadalajara International Book Fair is is a regional rights hub, the biggest player missing is the Latin American literary agent.
Guadalajara’s Marisol Schulz: ‘The Biggest Challenge Is Not Repeating Ourselves’
As director-general of Mexico’s Guadalajara International Book Fair, Marisol Schulz keeps a wary eye on the world industry for programming cues.
India in Guadalajara: ‘Translation is Part of Our Mental Makeup’
India has sent Spanish translations and more than 100 authors to Mexico’s Guadalajara International Book Fair as the show’s guest of honor.
Spain Reports Increased Book Exports as Guadalajara Book Fair Opens
Citing a high of €76.71 million (US$84.5 million) in book exports to Argentina, Spain’s publishers’ federation reports a 10.43-percent rise 2018 exports.
IPA and CERLALC Sign Latin American and Caribbean Publishing Deal
Extending its regional partnerships to Latin America and the Caribbean, the International Publishers Association signs a new agreement with UNESCO’s CERLALC.
London’s ‘Book & Zine Fair’ Spotlights Spanish-Language Content
Small presses and writers gathered during the weekend in London at a ‘Book & Zine Fair’ to highlight UK and international content in Spanish.
Industry Notes: Jesseca Salky Opens New Agency; Wattpad Partners in Latin America
Literary Agent Jesseca Salky opens her own literary management company in New York, and Toronto’s Wattpad announces a deal with Wise in Rio.
Maya Author Sol Ceh Moo Wins Guadalajara Fair’s Indigenous Literature Award
In prizes announced for the 2019 Guadalajara International Book Fair, Sol Ceh Moo, David Huerta, and María Baranda are listed for this year’s top honors.
Spain’s Publishers’ Federation Pledges a New Pact for Reading and International Outreach
Following meetings with government, educational, and cultural leadership, Spain’s publishers’ federation plans to invigorate reading domestically and promote Spanish literature internationally.
Guadalajara International Book Fair Signs Sharjah as 2020 Guest of Honor
The United Arab Emirates’ Sharjah Book Authority signs on as guest of honor at the 2020 Guadalajara International Book Fair.